Buyer Assistant

Aston Carter•Detroit, MI

11d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

•Responsible for the maintenance of procurement records in accordance with corporate guidelines. •Discuss defective or unacceptable materials or service levels with users, suppliers, and others to determine root cause and corrective action. •Resolve payment issues. •Collaborate with internal customers to develop business requirements and improve processes. •Solicit quotes •Support and execute supplier and commodity strategies to support plant procurement and manufacturing operations. •Participate in technical reviews with suppliers and internal teams. •Travel may be required to supplier facilities and plant manufacturing locations.

Requirements

Knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures
Knowledge of automotive prototype commodities and services
Research skills
MS Office proficiency; prefer advanced Excel skills.
Strong communication skills both oral and written
Self-starter, highly organized, pays attention to details
Ability to quickly analyze data and present conclusions.

Nice To Haves

Financial analysis experience preferred
Bachelor degree a plus, Procurement or Supply Chain Management preferred
Procurement experience a plus; automotive industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintenance of procurement records
Discuss defective or unacceptable materials or service levels with users, suppliers, and others to determine root cause and corrective action
Resolve payment issues
Collaborate with internal customers to develop business requirements and improve processes
Solicit quotes
Support and execute supplier and commodity strategies to support plant procurement and manufacturing operations
Participate in technical reviews with suppliers and internal teams
Travel may be required to supplier facilities and plant manufacturing locations